Program Overview
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate
Engineering, Math and Physical Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2044
www.clcillinois.edu/programs/wld
Degree: Certificate
Plan 24WO
Develop skills relating to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) - also known as stick-welding - to join metal using heat and electricity. Develop fundamental fabrication skills, industrial math skills and how to read blueprints used in metal fabrication and welding. The certificate courses ladder into a degree program.
Recommended Plan of Study
First Semester | 9 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
course ^ | College Success Seminar | [2] |
Welding Blueprint Reading | 3 | |
General Welding | 3 | |
General Welding II | 3 | |
Second Semester | 15 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
Gas Welding, Brazing and Thermal Cutting | 3 | |
Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (First 8 weeks) | 3 | |
course/WFT272 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding II (Second 8 weeks) | 3 |
Applied Welding Fabrication I | 3 | |
Welding Certification and Testing | 3 | |
Total Hours for Certificate | 24 | |
^ The credit for CLC 120, College Success Seminar, is an institutional requirement for graduation. It is not part of the program requirements but must be completed with a D or better.
For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact the Engineering, Math and Physical Science division at (847) 543-2044.